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Arne Slot is yet to hand Wataru Endo a Premier League start

Jamie Carragher feels that there are at least three players that Arne Slot doesn't seem to trust at Liverpool - with Harvey Elliott among them.

The Reds boss has made an instant impact in his first year at Anfield and he has the team well placed to land the Premier League title.

Slot has worked with a small pool of players, with some getting more minutes than others as the new manager makes his own mind up about certain individuals.

Elliott was signed by Klopp and enjoyed some big moments, but he's only been used sporadically.

He's failed to start a single Premier League game for Slot with his nine appearances coming from the bench - whilst Wataru Endo has also seen his minutes limited.

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Carragher wrote in the Telegraph: "The Liverpool manager has tended to favour the same starters from a preferred pool of 14 or 15.

He does not seem to trust back-up options such as Harvey Elliott or Wataru Endo unless there is no option."

Endo, signed by Klopp last summer, has struggled with Ryan Gravenberch becoming a standout performer.

The Italian's stock was incredibly high a few years after winning Euro 2020 with his country but he's rarely been used with Slot preferring a host of other frontmen ahead of him.

Federico Chiesa has barely played since joining the club(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)

"Last summer’s sole summer signing, Federico Chiesa, has contributed nothing.

Again, his lack of minutes suggests Slot does not believe the Italian is a game-changer," said the Sky Sports pundit.

Cheisa has only played 171 minutes for the Reds and Slot has previously claimed his pre-season has been a factor in his lack of exposure.